Oyster-Leaf (Mertensia maritima) seeds

This beautiful wild plant grows wildly on Scottish coasts. The pulpy leaves remind of oysters in taste.
Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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2,79 €

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SKU: MER01

GTIN: 4250601203027

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Oyster leaf, also known as sea bluebells, can be found growing wild on the coast of Scotland and Shetland. The fleshy leaves of this low-growing shore plant are rich in flavour, which is comparable to oysters, anchovies, mushrooms, and borage.

The perennial plant flowers initially reddish and changes its blossom colour to light blue in early summer. It is very suitable for planting in rock gardens as it requires no special substrate.

Plant description

Species:	Boraginaceae
Root system:	Runners
Flower colour:	Blue
Special features:	Needs cold to germinate
Eventual height:	15-30 cm
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	3-5°C
When to sow outdoors:	January February October November December
Germination time:	irregular

Oyster leaf needs cold to germinate, and its seeds require stratification and germinate rather irregularly, distributed over a longer period of time. Sow from October to February directly outdoors. Only sparsely cover with soil. Since this plant is very popular with snails, it should be cultivated in pots. Oyster leaf loves sunny locations and fresh, permeable, slightly sandy soils.

Other names

Botanical name:	Mertensia maritima, Casselia parviflora, Cerinthodes maritimum, Pneumaria maritima, Pulmonaria procumbens, Steenhammera maritima
German names:	Blauglöckchen
French names:	Mertensie Maritime, Huître Potagère, Pulmonaire de Virginie, Sanguine de Mer, Huître Végétale
English names:	Oysterleaf, Oysterplant, Sea Bluebells

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Total entries: 3

Nereida , 11.01.2022

Austernpflanze
2016. Haben nicht gekeimt. Ich habe 2 Samen Kältestratifiziert, Sand ins Samentütchen, in Kühlschrank. Die fingen dort an zu keimen. Beide Pflanzen haben im Haus überwintert. Mal sehen wie sie jetzt wachsen.

Ilka , 28.01.2017

Por fin
He buscado cielo y tierra para semillas de mertensia, por fin! A ver como me salen.

Aroa , 04.08.2016

Total entries: 3

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